
Motherwell pupils recognised at Scotland’s largest youth philanthropy event
The YPI National Event 2026, held at Perth Concert Hall, brought together more than 1,100 young people, educators, third-sector leaders, charities, and funding partners.
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The YPI National Event 2026, held at Perth Concert Hall, brought together more than 1,100 young people, educators, third-sector leaders, charities, and funding partners.

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, that would give the UK Government the authority to nationalise steel companies, when necessary, is currently moving through Parliament.

The celebration formed part of Morningside Care Home’s ongoing efforts to strengthen connections between residents and the wider community while recognising the important role older people play in loc

Colleagues from the Coronary Care Unit and Medical High Dependency Unit arranged the special ceremony for Maggie Leaker, who married her partner of 26 years, Stephen Langford, both from Motherwell, in

Family members said the nurses were 'angels' after they organised a ceremony for Maggie Leaker and her partner Stephen Langford, who have been together for 26 years.

Frances Hoey was separated from friends and sitting on the ground outside the Leonardo Hotel in Newcastle city centre, armed with a half-empty bottle of gin, when the cops showed up.

Motherwell right-back Stephen O'Donnell is backing the appeal from Mary's Meals.

Mum-of-three Frances Hoey had been drinking at a music event and lashed out at a police officer trying to search her for drugs.

Customers who previously banked at the Motherwell branch will be able to access face to face banking services at the nearby RBS Hamilton branch.

The pair, aged 17, admitted assaulting their male victim, then aged 52, to his severe injury on September 24, 2024.

They admitted assaulting their male victim, then aged 52, to his severe injury on September 24, 2024.

North Lanarkshire Council has received an application from agents Tragere Ltd whose client wishes to change the designated use of a building in Merry Street to allow the adaptation to residential acco

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the Ford Focus belonged to Ross Findlay and his partner.

Josh Smith, 20, was last seen at an address in Blackmoor Place, Motherwell, at around 2pm on Wednesday, May 27.

The 20-year-old is understood to have been contacted by phone in the early hours of Thursday, but has not been heard from since.

Water safety organisations continue to stress that pool-based swimming skills alone do not fully prepare people for open water environments, where conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

Crosshill Church and Hall, in Windmillhill Street, has been put on the market by the Church of Scotland with offers over £185,000 set to be considered.

Officers executed intelligence-led search warrants at two properties in the Marmion Crescent area, on Tuesday, May 26.

Two men, aged 54 and 58, are due in court after alleged heroin and cocaine quantities were recovered.

Motherwell BC’s Caroline Brown is among those to receive funding from sportscotland.